by Guest Contributor | May 3, 2018 | Blog
By Stan Grant We have explored various aspects of water management in vineyards in past Lodi Growers Coffee Shop postings, but we have yet to consider economics, as we will here. For the sake of this discussion, we will assume competent vineyard management, adequate...
by Guest Contributor | Apr 23, 2018 | Vineyards
I must start by saying there really isn’t a mechanical leafer I’ve met that I didn’t like. It doesn’t matter what brand I’m working with, they all seem to do a good job. When they are not doing well, it seems to always be a timing issue. So, I thought it would be good...
by Guest Contributor | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog
APRIL 17, 2018. BY STAN GRANT. First: A Bit About Grapevine Buds Grapevines are hardy plants that have several traits to help them survive. Compound buds are among these. Elongating shoots trained to form grapevine trunks, arms on head-trained vines, and cordons on...
by Guest Contributor | Apr 9, 2018 | Vineyards
Voles (Figure 1) are short, stocky rodents that often cause extensive girdling damage to a variety of tree and vine crops throughout California (Figure 2). Vole management is often quite challenging given how numerous they can be in a given area. In more recent...
by Guest Contributor | Apr 5, 2018 | Blog
The Lodi Winegrape Commission, representing more than 750 winegrape growers farming 110,000 acres which includes 85 wineries in the Lodi American Viticulture Area (AVA), has announced the appointment of Stuart Spencer as Executive Director, effective immediately....
by Guest Contributor | Apr 4, 2018 | Videos, Presentations, & Handouts
The meeting handout with contact information is available HERE The economically important viruses chart is available HERE The Rutgers extension article about red leaves in the vineyard is available HERE The mealybug trap handout is available HERE Remember to bring...
by Guest Contributor | Apr 3, 2018 | Videos, Presentations, & Handouts
We passed out Walt Mahaffee’s (USDA Oregon) powdery mildew resistance test kits. Contact stephanie@lodiwine.com if you need one! Read more on the BLOG.
by Guest Contributor | Mar 29, 2018 | Blog, LODI RULES, sustainability
The California Green Medal winners have been announced for the fourth annual Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. The California Green Medal recognizes the leadership of wineries and vineyards committed to sustainability and is presented by the California...
by Guest Contributor | Mar 22, 2018 | Blog, Vineyards
Many felt like mildew was raining down last year and nothing they did would slow it down. You might have heard of the results from our American Vineyard Foundation (AVF) funded research on DMI (FRAC 3) and strobilurin (FRAC 11) fungicide resistant powdery mildew and...
by Guest Contributor | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog, Grapes, LODI RULES, Vineyards, Wine
MOST EXTENSIVE LODI “VINES AND WINES” REPORT JUST RELEASED! by International Wine Review. Towards the end of 2017, Lodi hosted the International Wine Review duo of Don Winkler and Mike Potashnik. These two worldly gentleman professionally and thoroughly...
by Guest Contributor | Mar 8, 2018 | Blog
Vintner’s Grille Each year, the Lodi ZinFest’s Friday night Vintner’s Grille at the Lake is a special affair where you can mix and mingle with Lodi’s finest winemakers and growers, while watching the sun sink into Lodi Lake. Enjoy the region’s finest pairing of...
by Guest Contributor | Mar 6, 2018 | Videos, Presentations, & Handouts
DPR video on how to submit notification to schools and daycares with CalAgPermits available HERE
by Guest Contributor | Feb 26, 2018 | Videos, Presentations, & Handouts
Kyle Brown, LangeTwins Vineyard Manager, demonstrated two mechanical pruners – a Collard box pruner with a custom 300 gallon sure flow spray system and a Spagnolo. Read more HERE.
by Guest Contributor | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2018. BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. Management actions have two essential performance attributes – effectiveness and efficiency. To achieve maximum effectiveness or impact, one must do the proper thing at the right time. To achieve maximum...
by Guest Contributor | Feb 18, 2018 | Blog, LODI RULES, sustainability, Vineyards
This January, we had SO much fun filming a video where children and grandchildren of LODI RULES farmers and vintners explain SUSTAINABILITY. Watch ten adorable children, without any preparation, give incredibly insightful and often funny views on sustainability. A...
